Cockroach protesters
Coverage of Cockroach protesters in the Nexus archive.
- India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters explain how they toppled one of Modi’s ministers
India’s education minister resigned after weeks of protests led by the 'cockroach' youth movement, which rebranded a derogatory term. Concerns remain about potential government repression using facial recognition technology.
- India's 'Cockroach' protesters press on after activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that fueled a large youth protest movement. Demonstrators continue to demand the resignation of the education minister.
- Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that fueled a large youth movement, but protesters vowed to continue until the education minister resigns. The protest is described as one of India's largest in recent years.
- Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that helped galvanize a youth movement into one of India's largest protests. Demonstrators continue to demand the education minister's resignation despite the strike ending.